The House has voted 221-212 to authorize an impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden, with all Republicans supporting the process despite concerns about a lack of evidence of misconduct, Associated Press reports.
The inquiry, focused on the business dealings of Biden’s family, sets the stage for a potential impeachment based on “high crimes and misdemeanors.” The move ensures that the investigation extends into 2024, potentially impacting Biden’s reelection campaign.
The investigation revolves around Biden’s son Hunter Biden, who faces criminal charges, with Republicans alleging the president personally benefited from his son’s overseas business dealings, but no evidence of corruption by the president has emerged.
Biden criticized Republicans for prioritizing baseless attacks over addressing urgent issues. House Democrats opposed the inquiry, calling it a political stunt to retaliate against former US President Donald Trump’s impeachments.
